Shirley Jennine Graves

Shirley Jennine Graves, 56, Middleburg, Fla., formerly of Fayetteville, died Aug. 4, 2007. She was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Fulton County. She was retired from Summitt Industries after 19 years as a credit manager. While living in Fayetteville she was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and upon moving to Middleburg in 2004 she became a member of Embassy of Christ Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Jim Pringle officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Paul Graves, Middleburg; a son, Paul and Tracey Graves Jr., Peachtree City; a daughter, Tracy and David Greene, Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Bethany Pruitt, Destiny Faith Graves, David Michael Greene, and Averi Greene; mother, Kathleen Graham, Franklin, N.C.; and brothers, Billy and Linda Graham, Middleburg, Fla., Jim and Freda Graham, Franklin, N. C., and Dan and Cindy Graham, Sparta, Wis. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Frances T. Rogers

Frances T. Rogers, 83, Fayetteville, died Aug. 6, 2007. She was born July 24, 1924 in Brooks County, Ga. She worked in the accounting department of Delta Air Lines and then became head teller at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Fayetteville. She was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church where she taught both adult and children's Sunday School. Services were at the Overton Chapel of Fayetteville First Baptist with the Rev. Dennis Watson officiating. Interment was at Westminster Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Arthur "Art" Rogers Sr., Fayetteville; sons, Art and Cheryl Rogers Jr., Roswell, and Cliff Rogers and fiancée, Wendy Mattison, Smyrna; daughters, Patricia and Joe Almand, Covington, and Julie and Andy Cash, Brooks; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Laura, Leslie, Charlie, and Magie. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church Bus Ministry or Homebound Ministry. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Virginia H. Flury

Virginia H. Flury, 86, Fayetteville, formerly of McDonough, died Aug. 8, 2007. She was born May 6, 1921 in Cobb County. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann Flury. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Thomas McElroy officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include her husband, Edwin M. Flury, Fayetteville; sons, Jerry and Linda Flury, Tyrone, David and Gaye Flury, Hampton, and Steven and Teresa Flury, Cullowhee, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Vida Benton

Vida Benton, 85, Fayetteville, died Aug. 9, 2007. She was born Dec. 6, 1921 in Pierce County, Ga. She retired from the Fayette County School system having taught chemistry for 22 years. She then served as a missionary for 23 years all over the United States and the South Pacific. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with evangelists Joe Johnson and Jeff Wilder officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, William F. Benton, Fayetteville; sons, Wayne and Barbara Benton, Senoia, and Larry and Pamela Benton, McMurray, Pa.; daughter, Debra Davis, Griffin; grandchildren; Micah Davis, Thomas Davis, Seth Davis, Jennifer Benton, and Scott Benton; a great-granddaughter, Aubrey Davis; a sister, Kathleen Bowen, Newport, N.C.; and sister-in-law, Correll Fuller, Newnan. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Harry M. Brown

Harry M. Brown, 81, Union City, died Aug. 12, 2007. He was born Feb. 5, 1926 in Fayette County, son of Oliver and Lillian Greer Brown.

Donna Couch McClendon

Donna Couch McClendon, 58, Locust Grove, died July 18, 2007. She was born July 13, 1949 in Fayette County, daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah Emma Whitlock Couch. She was a 1967 graduate of Fayette County High School. She was a member of The Faith Baptist Church, Jackson, was a homemaker, and assisted her husband in their business, Buddy's Body Shop, Locust Grove.

Edna Shugart Chapman

Edna Shugart Chapman, 95, Fayetteville, died July 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Chapman. A private memorial service was held. Survivors include daughters, Carol Monroe, Canton, and Connie and David Lipham, Fayetteville; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Mary Robertson

Mary Robertson, Peachtree City, died July 26, 2007. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was known as the Lady with the Gold Shoes at Kroger. A funeral mass was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Michael Kingery officiating. Survivors include sons, John and Pat Robertson, Mill Creek, Wash., Charles and Yadira Robertson, Miramar, Fla., and Christopher and Rose Mary Robertson, Sharpsburg; six grand children; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathleen Dantoni, Peachtree City. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Gerald Royce Chaney

Gerald Royce Chaney, 86, Fayetteville, formerly of Hapeville, died July 28, 2007. He was born Nov. 16, 1920, the last of seven children born to Dee and Lizzie Chaney, in Emhouse, Texas. While on flight training at Dobbins Naval Air Station he met a southern belle on a blind date and knew his life would forever be connected to the Atlanta area. He was a naval aviator in World War II and upon discharge worked at Delta Air Lines for 36 years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, sports enthusiast and master gardener.

Marvin Reagin Jr.

Marvin "Joe" Reagin Jr., 68, Fayetteville, died July 30,2007. He was born Oct. 14,1938 in Lithonia, Ga. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Survivors include his wife, Vickie R. Reagin, Fayetteville; sons, Michael and Teri Reagin, Easton, Pa., Scott and Darlene Reagin, Fairburn, Steven and Penny Reagin, Burien, Wash., S/Sgt. Kelly and Shelley Reagin, Dennison, Texas, and Timothy and Karol Reagin, Peachtree City; 14 grandchildren; mother, Linnie Hopkins, Locust Grove; and sisters, Lynn Cartlidge, Locust Grove, and Cheri Hopkins, Oklahoma. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Thomas P. Sleesman Jr.

Thomas P. "Mr. Tom" Sleesman Jr., Peachtree City, died July 31, 2007. He was born Aug. 1, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was in the United States Coast Guard in World War II, and was a member of the Masons for over 50 years. He was the northeast vice president of sales for Hoffman Industries before retiring in the 1980s. He never met a stranger and left each and every situation he encountered with a new set of friends.

James David Tingle

James David "Jimmy" Tingle, 54, Tyrone, died Aug. 4, 2007. He was born June 2, 1953 in Montgomery, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Mable Tingle, and a daughter, Corie Tingle.

Ennis Glenn Laney V

Infant Ennis Glenn Laney V., Fayetteville, died July 24, 2007. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev.

Johnnie Adkison Jinks

Johnnie Adkison Jinks, Christian City, died July 24, 2007. She was born in Chattahoochee, Fla., and reared in Prescott, Ariz.

James Randolph Givens

James Randolph Givens, 51, Peachtree City, died July 23, 2007. He was preceded in death by a son, James Lee Givens. Memorial services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home chapel conducted by members of the family and friends.

Russell Charles Zinkel Sr.

Russell Charles Zinkel Sr., 77, Union City, formerly of Homestead, Fla., died July 23, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Irene Tansor Zinkel, and a brother, Ronald Zinkel Sr.

Donna Faye Brown

Donna Faye Brown, 58, Riverdale, died July 22, 2007. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Fayetteville, and loved her church.

Kellie Dean Sanford

Kellie Dean Sanford, 41, Thomaston, died July 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph R. Rogers. She and her family were members of Hammond Drive Baptist Church, Griffin.

David Boyd

David Boyd, 45, Senoia, died July 20, 2007. He was born Sept. 4, 1961 in Ft. Jackson, S.C. He was a logistics coordinator for NCR with 28 years of service, and was a member of the Fayetteville Church of God.

William Charles Colvin

Infant William Charles Colvin, Fayetteville, died July 19, 2007. He is survived by parents, Mark and Heather Colvin; a brother, River Colvin; sisters, Elizabeth Colvin, Emily Colvin, and Danielle Colvin; paternal grandparents, Larry and June Colvin; and maternal grandparents, Ike and Nancy Eichholtz.

David Boyd

David Boyd, 45, Senoia, died July 20, 2007. He was born Sept. 4, 1961 in Ft. Jackson, S. C. He was a Logistics Coordinator for NCR with 28 years of service, and was a member of the Fayetteville Church of God. Services were at the Fayetteville Church of God with Pastor Jerry Young officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Debbie A. Boyd, Senoia; sons, David Justin Boyd, stationed with the United States Navy at Virginia Beach, Va.: and Aaron Boyd, Senoia; a stepson, Randy E. Beaver Jr., Senoia; parents, Edmund W. and Dollie Boyd, Peachtree City; siblings, Jerry Boyd, Senoia, Cheryl Potter, Peachtree City, Cathy Penner, Sharpsburg, and Steven Boyd, McDonough; eight nephews; two nieces; two grandnephews; and three grandnieces.

William Angelo Grenga

William Angelo Grenga, 80, Newnan, died July 21,2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Eva Grenga, brothers, James Grenga, John Grenga, and Bobby Grenga, and sisters, Louise Grenga Port, and Dr. Helen E. Grenga. He was captain and quarterback of the Georgia Tech football team and later at West Georgia College. He was inducted into the Coweta Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. In World War II he served as a corporal in the Army Air Corps. He was former deacon at the First Baptist Church of Newnan, and retired in 1981 with 37 years of service with the United States Postal Service. Graveside services were at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan, with the Rev. Jimmy Patterson officiating. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eloise Cash Grenga, Newnan; a son, Steven Bartley Grenga, Newnan; a daughter, Kathy Ann Grenga, Alto, Ga.; and a brother, Kelly Grenga, Newnan. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Newnan, or the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson, 56, Senoia, died July 21, 2007. He was born May 30, 1951 in Cook County, Ill. He was retired as a Customer Service Agent with Delta Air Lines with 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Anderson, and a brother, Steven Anderson. Services were at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Michael Kingery officiating. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Pamela J. Anderson, Senoia; children, Diana Rodriquez, Okinawa, Japan, and Jason Anderson, Malibu, Calif.; grandchildren, Michael Rodriquez, and Nathan Rodriquez, Okinawa, Japan; and father, Frederick Anderson, Phoenix, Ariz. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 101 Walt Banks Rd., Peachtree City, GA 30269.

Billy Ray Coker

Billy Ray Coker, 60, Fayetteville, died July 9, 2007. He was born Aug. 7, 1946 in Calhoun County, Miss. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Diane Coker, Fayetteville; sons, Jeffery Coker, Locust Grove, and Scott Coker, Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Katie and Brodie Coker, and mother and stepfather, Anna and Rod Walker, Birmingham, Ala. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Jenny L. Gardner

Jenny L. Gardner, 25, Peachtree City, died July 16, 2007. She was born May 12, 1982 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a graduate of McIntosh High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in biology from North Georgia College and University. At the time of her death, she was working on a master's degree in medical management. This year she was an ambassador for "The Relay for Life." As a non-smoker diagnosed with lung cancer, she worked to bring awareness to the rising number of lung cancer cases in non-smokers. A celebration of life service and prayer service was held at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Amy Gardner; and a brother, Zach Gardner. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Alline Ellis Wilson

Alline Ellis Wilson, 82, Peachtree City, died July 16, 2007. She was born Sept. 26, 1921 in DeKalb County. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. "Fred" Wilson, and a grandson, Jeremiah Jones. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Tim Hammett officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include a son, Steve and Sandra Wilson, Hiram, Ga.; a daughter, Sandra and Roland Beckham, Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Angel and Cliff Greenwood, Orlando, Fla., Scott Wilson, New York, and Sean and Kimari Wilson, Mableton; great-grandchildren, Cordell and Cheyenne Greenwood, and Katie Wilson; and a sister, Ellen Deloris Ray, Stone Mountain. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Maybelle A. Shi

Maybelle A. Shi, 90, Sharpsburg, formerly of Peachtree City, died July 16, 2007. She was born April 3, 1917 in Macon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. James Duncan Shi Jr. She was a member of the Peachtree City United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Ad Loy Ho Sunday School Class. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Betsy Haas officiating. Survivors include a son, James D. Shi III, Boca Raton, Fla.; a daughter, Linda S. Tumlin, Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Steven W. Tumlin, Sharpsburg, Pamela Shi Fox, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Daphne Shi Smith, St. Petersburg, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Mackenzie, and Tyler Smith; a brother, Jack Anderson, Macon; and a sister, Betty Anderson Smith, Lizella, Ga. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

J.C. Hudgens

J.C. Hudgens, 87, Fayetteville, died July 17, 2007. He was born Feb. 19, 1920 in Fulton County. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Alvin London. He was a longtime member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church and the JOY Sunday School Class. In 1933 and 1934 he won the Marble Championship and had an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published about him. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Cross officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Bertha Hudgens, Fayetteville; daughters, Gloria and Gene Lynn, Tyrone, Janice and Frank Barrett, Byron, and Kathleen London, Newnan; brothers, John Hudgens, and Leonard and Opal Hudgens, all of Stockbridge; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291, or the Flat Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 161 Flat Creek Trail, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Lewis Albert Harper

Lewis Albert Harper, 72, Fairburn, died July 21, 2007. He was born April 3, 1935 in Fulton County. He was retired from Atlanta Dairies with 30 years of service. He enjoyed following the Atlanta Braves and NASCAR racing. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Sally Oakes and the Rev. Mark Outlaw officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Jackson Harper, Fairburn; a son, Mike and Donna Harper, Fayetteville; a grandson, Brandon Harper; his mother, Mae Harper Rivers, Fairburn; brothers, Charles and Linda Harper, Fairburn, Len and Cheryl Harper, Palmetto, and Edward and Carole Harper, Fayetteville; and sisters, Louise Sheffield, Franklin, and Dorothy Nichols, Fayetteville. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Alva N. Pankey

Alva N. Pankey, 86, Peachtree City, formerly of Dalton, died July 21, 2007. She was born June 3, 1921 in Hamilton County, Tenn., the daughter of Homer and Rena Williams.

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